Summer Trail Fest Ultra 50K, Half Marathon & 5 Miler

🌞 Event Overview

• Year: 2026
• Date: June 13
• Location: 7835 Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI
• URL: Race Registration

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Fifth Year: This will be our fifth year for our Summer Trail Fest Ultra and Half Marathon.
• Counterpart: This race is the counterpart to the Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile.
• Medal Combination: The two event medals will combine to make one giant medal!
• First Timer Friendly: STFU is a great first timer ultra with well stocked aid stations and is an amazingly well marked event.

🌲 Course and Amenities

• Scenic Route: The course is 90% gorgeous, well groomed trails.
• Generous Cutoff Times: Extremely generous cutoff times with a 20 minute mile pace for the Ultra and 45 minute per mile pace for the half.
• Veteran Friendly: The course is also a spectacular race for the season veteran or the athlete looking to PR their trail Ultra or Half time.
• Location Perks: Taking place in the center of southern Michigan at the gorgeous Sleepy Hollow State Park, this event is convenient for both the East and West side of the State!

🎉 Post-Race Celebration

• Cheer for Others: After the race stick around and cheer all the other athletes.
• Beach and Barbecue: Celebrate with a beach and barbecue afterparty!
• Motivation Boost: If you are having a tough time getting motivated this year, the Summer Trail Fest is the solution!
• Annual Challenge: The Summer Trail Fest Ultra and Half Marathon is a great way to get yourself motivated for 2025.

🏅 Get Ready to Run!

• Unique Medals: Paired with our unique Winter Trail Fest half marathon and 5 mile medal.
• Motivational Call: It will be easy to say, WTF, I might as well STFU and Run in 2025!